Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bob Brennan, University of Calgary; Simon Li P.Eng., University of Calgary

Tagged Divisions

Instrumentation

Paper ID #17376Experience and Reflection on an Industry-College Partnership to Develop aNew Instrumentation and Measurement Laboratory CourseDr. Bob Brennan, University of Calgary Robert W. Brennan has been actively involved in a wide range of national and international design ed- ucation initiatives over the past 12 years. He has served on the Canadian Design Engineering Network (CDEN) steering committee, chaired the organizing committee for the second CDEN conference (2004), chaired the Schulich School of Engineering’s first Engineering Education Summit (2007), served as an or- ganizing committee member for the CIRP

Conference Session

Curriculum Development in Two-Year Engineering and Engineering Technology Programs

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Rebold, Monterey Peninsula College; Amelito G Enriquez, Canada College; Erik N Dunmire, College of Marin; Nicholas P. Langhoff, Skyline College

Tagged Divisions

Two Year College Division

Paper ID #15868Toward a Comprehensive Online Transfer Engineering Curriculum: Assess-ing the Effectiveness of an Online Engineering Circuits Laboratory CourseMr. Thomas Rebold, Monterey Peninsula College Tom Rebold has chaired the Engineering department at Monterey Peninsula College since 2004. He holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in electrical engineering from MIT, and has been teaching online engineering classes since attending the Summer Engineering Teaching Institute at Ca˜nada College in 2012.Dr. Amelito G Enriquez, Canada College Amelito Enriquez is a professor of Engineering and Mathematics at Ca˜nada College in

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division: Engagement, Experiential Learning, and Balance

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephanie Luster-Teasley, North Carolina A&T State University; Sirena C. Hargrove-Leak, Elon University; Willietta Gibson

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

Engineering Laboratory to increase student engagement, learning, and data analysis Case studies are innovative ways to increase student engagement in courses. Usedextensively in medical and law schools, case studies introduce real-world examples that can helpstudents readily see how theory applies to actual events, situations, and the end results. Thiseducational study began in 2010 to investigate the use of case studies in an environmentalengineering laboratory course. Four environmental engineering case studies combined withlaboratory activities were developed for a junior level environmental engineering course. Thecases were added to the laboratory course as a way to update laboratory content withcontemporary

Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kendra A. Erk, Purdue University; Jerome Jamal Nash, Purdue University; Hannah K. Woods, Purdue University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Materials

American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Using Mechanical Testing of Disposable Plastic Cups to Illustrate Processing-Structure-Property Relationships in an Introductory Materials Laboratory CourseA hands-on activity was implemented in a sophomore-level materials engineering laboratory toillustrate how the structure and properties of polymeric materials are directly influenced by themethod of processing. The mechanical properties of specimens cut from the walls ofpoly(ethylene terephthalate) cups, oriented parallel and perpendicular to the thermoformingdirection, were measured in tension. The parallel sample displayed greater elastic moduli, yieldstress, and predominantly ductile deformation

Conference Session

Active Learning & Laboratories in Statics, Dynamics, and Mechanics

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anu Osta, Rowan University; Jennifer Kadlowec, Rowan University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

Evaluation and the Evaluation of Active Learning Laboratory and Lecture Curricula' American Journalof Physics 66 (338), 1998.[7] L.C. McDermott, P.S. Shaffer, and M.D. Somers, 'Research as a guide for teaching introductory mechanics: Anillustration in the context of the Atwood’s machine', American Journal of Physics 62 (46), 1994.[8] R.R. Hake, 'Interactive-engagement versus traditional methods: A six-thousand-student survey of mechanics testdata for introductory physics courses', American Journal of Physics, 66 (64), 1998.[9] J. Bernhard, 'Teaching engineering mechanics courses using active engagement methods' Physics Teaching inEngineering Education, 2000.[10] P.C. Boylan-Ashraf, S.A. Freeman, M.C. Shelley, 'A Case for a Reform in Teaching

Conference Session

Active Learning & Laboratories in Statics, Dynamics, and Mechanics

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xiaobin Le P.E., Wentworth Institute of Technology; Masoud Olia P.E., Wentworth Institute of Technology; Ali Moazed, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Richard L Roberts, Wentworth Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

Materials”AbstractThe course “mechanics of materials” is typically accompanied by a set of laboratory experimentsfor the purposes of displaying mechanical behaviors of the specimen under loadings andreinforcing students’ understanding of stress/strain theories. In spring 2014, the strengthlaboratory at Wentworth Institute of Technology was fully upgraded from manual-controlledhydraulic Tinius Olsen machines to program-controlled Instron machines. As a result, a new setof laboratory experiments was developed. In order to explore mechanical behaviors andstress/strain theories from different perspectives, it consisted of both physical labs as well asvirtual labs and has been successfully implemented since fall semester 2014. This paper willpresent the

Conference Session

Active Learning & Laboratories in Statics, Dynamics, and Mechanics

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Benjamin David McPheron, Roger Williams University; Joseph D Legris, Roger Williams University School of Engineering, Computing and Construction Management; Charles Flynn; Aidan James Bradley, Roger Williams University; Ethan Thomas Daniels, Roger Williams University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

ofthe equipment used in engineering education; so low-cost alternatives can be constructed. Low-cost laboratory experiences should be designed according to the following requirements: theyshould provide a framework to assess the achievement of associated learning outcomes, theyshould provide a visual demonstration of theoretical information, they should be user friendly,and they should provide consistent results. This paper details the construction of a low-costspring mass damper apparatus and laboratory exercise, for system identification in a dynamicmodeling or vibrations course. This paper also describes the methods used for systemidentification, an assessment framework, and information for accessing the project materials viathe author’s

Conference Session

Active Learning & Laboratories in Statics, Dynamics, and Mechanics

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Randy Dean Kelley P.E., University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown; Brian E Moyer, University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown; Roelof Harm deVries P.E.

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

, design, measurements, and dynamics.Prof. Roelof Harm deVries P.E., Prof. deVries has been the Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown since 2008, with 25 years of experience in design and engineering management. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 End Fixture Design to Enhance Column Buckling Laboratory ExperimentAbstract Column buckling is an important topic in strength of materials courses. This topic hasbeen emphasized with a compression/buckling experiment using a Satec uni-axial testingmachine to compressively load 1/2 inch diameter Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) pipe columns

Conference Session

Active Learning & Laboratories in Statics, Dynamics, and Mechanics

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John W. Sanders, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Matthew West, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Geoffrey L Herman, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

Conference Session

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division Poster Session: Works in Progress

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michele Miller, Michigan Technological University; Nina Mahmoudian, Michigan Technological University; Mo Rastgaar, Michigan Technological University; Saeedeh Ziaeefard, Michigan Technological University; Amy Joy Patterson, Michigan Technological University; Jacob Bailey, Nonlinear Autonomous Systems Laboratory

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Pre-College Engineering Education Division

director of the Nonlinear and Autonomous Systems Laboratory (NASLab). She is a recipient of 2015 National Science Foundation CAREER award and 2015 Office of Naval Research YIP award.Dr. Mo Rastgaar, Michigan Technological University Mo Rastgaar received the Ph.D. degree in mechanical engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA, USA, in 2008. He is currently an Associate Professor in mechanical engineering and the Director of the Human-Interactive Robotics Lab. His present research focuses on assistive robots by characterizing the agility in the human gait. Dr. Rastgaar is a recipient of 2014 NSF CAREER Award.Saeedeh Ziaeefard, Michigan Technological University Saeedeh

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Efforts in Upper-level Courses

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Timothy R McJunkin, Idaho National Laboratory; Craig G Rieger, Idaho National Laboratory; Aunshul Rege, Temple University; Saroj K Biswas, Temple University; Michael Haney, University of Idaho; Michael John Santora, University of Idaho; Brian K. Johnson, University of Idaho, Moscow; Ronald Laurids Boring; D. Subbaram Naidu P.E., University of Minnesota Duluth; John F. Gardner, Boise State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

Paper ID #15948Multidisciplinary Game-based Approach for Generating Student Enthusi-asm for Addressing Critical Infrastructure ChallengesMr. Timothy R McJunkin, Idaho National Laboratory Timothy R. McJunkin is a Senior Research Engineer at Idaho National Laboratory in the Energy and Environment Science and Technology Division, since 1999. He has also served as an adjunct instructor at Idaho State University, teaching control systems and resilient controls systems. Prior to joining INL, he was a design engineer at Compaq Computer Corporation in Houston Texas. Mr. McJunkin is the principal architect of the Grid Game

Conference Session

Emerging Computing and Information Technologies I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Danilo Garbi Zutin, Carinthia University of Applied Sciences; Michael E. Auer, Carinthia University of Applied Sciences

Tagged Divisions

Computing & Information Technology

Paper ID #15358Leveraging Online Lab Development: A New Paradigm to Offer EducationalLab Infrastructure as a Cloud ServiceDanilo Garbi Zutin, Carinthia University of Applied Sciences Danilo G. Zutin is currently a Senior Researcher and team member of the Center of Competence in Online Laboratories and Open Learning (CCOL) at the Carinthia University of Applied Sciences (CUAS), Vil- lach, Austria, where he has been engaged in projects for the development of online laboratories, softtware architectures for online laboratories and online engineering in general. Danilo is author or co-author of more than 30 scientific papers

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division: Engagement, Experiential Learning, and Balance

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Veera Gnaneswar Gude P.E., Mississippi State University

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

, mathematics and physics), scientific thinkingcan be very crucial in developing a deeper understanding of the subject matter. It seeks forclarity, accuracy, precision, relevance, depth, breadth, logic, significance, and fairness of thesubject of interest. This paper discusses student responses in an Environmental EngineeringLaboratory class, where they were given a set of questions formulated in “The Logic ofExperiment” format to promote scientific thinking. This research activity is based on thehypothesis that scientific thinking exercises provide opportunities for students to improve theirmetacognitive abilities by asking clear questions about scientific/engineering problems that areotherwise not addressed in regular laboratory experiments or setups

Conference Session

Use of Technology in Civil Engineering Courses

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles Riley P.E., Oregon Institute of Technology; Jason D. Millar, Oregon Institute of Technology; Samuel Lozano, Oregon Institute of Technology; Sean St.Clair, Oregon Institute of Technology

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

to actively engage students in these topics and togenerate enthusiasm for further study in structural dynamics and structural health topics likedamage detection in engineered structures. Assessment of student laboratory reports fordemonstration of stated learning objectives and student survey results are presented.IntroductionWhile there is plenty of discussion about technology in the classroom, exposing students tocutting edge approaches to structural health monitoring using familiar devices may have apositive influence on learning in a laboratory session. Creating laboratory procedures to simulatepractical field scenarios increases the inherent connection between education and practicalexperience. The purpose of this paper is to document

Conference Session

Teaching Methods in Mechancial Engineering

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Blake M. Ashby P.E., Grand Valley State University; Wendy S. Reffeor, Grand Valley State University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

and build projects in traditionally analytical courses in the Engineering Mechanics sequence. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Using Stress Shielding in Hip Implants as a Case Study to Teach Loading of Composite BeamsAbstractA laboratory activity was developed in which the students modeled and analyzed the femoralportion of an artificial hip replacement as a composite beam. A historical challenge with artificialhip replacements has been that the stiffer artificial femoral component shields the surroundingbone from stresses during physiological activities. This phenomenon, known as “stressshielding,” results in bone resorption that can lead to implant failure

Conference Session

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies: Classroom and Online Innovations

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dominik May, TU Dortmund University; Claudius Terkowsky, TU Dortmund University; Tobias R. Ortelt, TU Dortmund University; A. Erman Tekkaya, TU Dortmund University

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

faculty. In his research Dominik May focuses, inter alia, on future requirements for science and engineering graduates, such as interna- tional competence, in order to become successful engineers in a globalized professional world. Therefore he designs and investigates respective educational strategies with a special focus on online solutions and the integration of remote laboratories. For his research and the development of several transnational on- line courses he benefits from his working experience in international companies and a broad international professional network. Furthermore Dominik May is founding member of both the Engineering Education Research Group at the Center for Higher Education and the Working

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Poster Session

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fong K. Mak, Gannon University; Ramakrishnan Sundaram, Gannon University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

University Dr. Sundaram is a Professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at Gannon Univer- sity. His areas of research include computational architectures for signal and image processing as well as novel methods to improve engineering education pedagogy. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Teaching of Design of Experiment to the First Year Electrical Engineering StudentsAbstract: In the traditional Electrical Engineering curriculum, courses are introduced and taughtprogressively from the most fundamental subjects, such as circuit theory, for example, to moreadvanced subjects such as power electronics and electric drives. To complement the teaching ofconcepts, laboratory

Conference Session

Design Throughout the Mechanical Engineering Curriculum II

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elliott Vega, University of Washington, Bothell; John William Bridge P.E., University of Washington, Bothell

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

plans on pursuing a career in the automotive industry or manufacturing industry.Dr. John William Bridge, University of Washington, Bothell Dr. John Bridge, P.E. Dr. Bridge is a former Lt. Colonel and mechanical engineer in the U.S. Air Force with over twenty years of R&D experience with numerous aerospace vehicles to include aircraft and rocket systems. In addition, he has performed advanced materials characterization while in the mil- itary and at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. He has previous teaching experience at several institutions to include Bowdoin College, the U.S. Air Force Academy, and the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. Dr. Bridge is currently working with composite materials used in

Conference Session

Engineering Physics Technical Session 4

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rodrigo Cutri P.E., Instituto Mauá de Tecnologia; Paulo Alexandre Martin, Instituto Mauá de Tecnologia; Nair Stem, Instituto Mauá de Tecnologia; Keiti Pereira Vidal Souza, Instituto Mauá de Tecnologia

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Physics & Physics

actions (student activities to improve learning without any evaluation grades,namely, 1.Student support; 2.Technical Staff; 3.Video classes, and 4. Teaching service) anddirect learning actions (student activities to improve learning with evaluation grade, namely, 5.Online exercises; 6. Pre-Exam; 7. Laboratory reports; 8. Active Learning Projects; 9. LaboratorySeminars, and 10. Preparatory Discussion Laboratory Questions).Keywords: Physics, Engineering Education, Active LearningIntroductionLearning is a process. The assessment of learning is a powerful diagnosis that allows teachers toredirect their efforts towards assisting the weaknesses of the learning process as presented bystudents. This paper discusses 10 ways to improve learning Physics as

Conference Session

SDR & Programming in ECE Education

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patrick Cutno, Miami University; Chi-Hao Cheng, Miami University; Zhiqiang Wu, Wright State University; Bin Wang, Wright State University; Deng Cao, Central State University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

published more than 100 papers in journals and conferences. He has served as Chair of Acoustic Communication Interest Group of IEEE Technical Committee on Multimedia Communications. His research has been supported by the National Science Foundation, Air Force Office of Scientific Research, Air Force Research Laboratory, Office of Naval Research, and NASA. His work on software defined radio implementation of cognitive radio won the Best Demo Award at IEEE Globecom 2010.Prof. Bin Wang, Wright State University Prof. Bin Wang earned his Ph.D. from the Ohio State University in 2000. He joined the Wright State University in September 2000, where he is currently full professor of computer science and engineer- ing. His

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Grace Altimus, Syracuse University; Dacheng Ren, Syracuse University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Instrumentation

].Exposure to relevant technologies is most often accomplished through the laboratory portion ofapplicable courses2; yet while many technologies may be easily adopted for use in laboratorydemonstration (e.g. DNA purification, gel electrophoresis, etc.), some are too cost-prohibitive tobe feasible.Flow cytometry and cell sorting are powerful technologies that are currently being employed byin both industrial and academic research settings. Both technologies allow single cells to beisolated from a population and individually analyzed, revealing characteristics about complexsamples at the cellular and sub-cellular levels. Flow cytometry and cell sorting assays can revealimportant information describing gene and protein expression, cell cycle, and

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Division Poster Session

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wei Zhan, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

technicians who are only responsible for data collection but not necessarily for dataanalysis. As a part of the curriculum enhancement effort, GR&R was taught to students in a SixSigma and Applied Statistics course in the Electronic Systems Engineering Technology programat Texas A&M University. A laboratory was developed for the course to provide students withthe opportunity to learn how to conduct Gauge R&R analysis. During the laboratory in the firstsemester, it was discovered that Gauge R&R could also be used as a troubleshooting tool. Thispaper discusses the details of how Gauge R&R was introduced in the class, implemented in thelaboratory, and used as a troubleshooting tool in the laboratory. The students self-evaluated

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Efforts in Introductory Courses

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tiffany L. Hesser, University of New Haven; Stefanie R. Bunyea, MacDermid Enthone

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

place of formal laboratory reports, students create technical memos, written by rotating teamleaders, that includes their recommendations or responses to the presented problem. Allrecommendations must be based on their devised experimental approach and the actual data thatwas obtained. Students are also required to complete an error analysis by considering changes toimprove data acquisition, should the experiment be run again. The technical memos are gradedagainst a defined rubric that assesses the work with a focus on the designed experimentalapproach, data reporting and presentation, and recommendations based heavily upon thoseresults. The grading is designed to allow students a level of academic freedom from right andwrong answers, focusing

Conference Session

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Professional Development for Students and Teachers

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claire Duggan, Northeastern University; Maureen D. Cabrera, Center for STEM Education; Madeline Jean Leger

Tagged Divisions

Pre-College Engineering Education Division

demonstrated proficiency and interest in science, technology, engineering,and math (STEM) with the opportunity to partake in a paid college laboratory researchexperience. The requirements of acceptance to the program are strong academic credentials and awell-rounded balance of extra-curricular activities. The program seeks to ensure that studentswith a demonstrated interest and ability in STEM are provided an opportunity to participate in acomprehensive research experience before completing high school. Offering this program free ofcharge, with a small stipend to offset transportation costs, enables all invited students to takeadvantage of this opportunity. Supporting program components and the execution of theseelements distinguishes it from many

Conference Session

Subjects in Renewable Energy and Sustainability in ET

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Min Jae Suh, Sam Houston State University; Keith L. Coogler, Sam Houston State University; Ulan Dakeev, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Kenan Baltaci, University of Wisconsin, Stout

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

InfrastructureAbstractRenewable Energy (RE) related course work is becoming an important part of the science,engineering, and technology curricula. Hands-on training in RE-related coursework is a majorpart of engineering technology-related technical coursework. RE courses typically require hands-on laboratory experiments for the students, unless the course is being taught in business andeducation related programs. Laboratory experiments for the related courses necessitate two majorlaboratory tools, first, a good laboratory workbook pertaining to what is being taught in thelectures and second, the related laboratory equipment. There is a variety of laboratory equipmentavailable on the market for the RE related courses. The cost of the equipment varies between$2,500

Conference Session

Electromagnetics & Power Education

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nurhidajat Sisworahardjo, University of Tennessee, Chattanooga; Ahmed Eltom P.E., University of Tennessee, Chattanooga; Abdul R. Ofoli, University of Tennessee, Chattanooga; Edward H. McMahon P.E., University of Tennessee, Chattanooga

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

. TVA’s nuclear unit committed through anMOU to funding equipment upgrades to a computer laboratory used for power systemsimulation, with UTC guaranteeing free access to this lab for TVA training.The Outreach Coordinator position has been integral to these gifts as faculty are frequently to beoverextended to solicit donations or seek new industrial relationships outside of research.Finding interested power sector retirees is highly recommended as such individuals need little, ifany, oversight and are more familiar with a company’s organization than faculty.A partner in the DOE grant, the SETDD assists in the recruiting efforts by distributing $1,000Smart Grid scholarships to students at ChSCC and UTC. These scholarships encourage studentsto

Conference Session

Labs & Hands-on Instruction II

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregory J. Mazzaro, The Citadel; Ronald J. Hayne, The Citadel

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

Paper ID #14716Instructional Demos, In-Class Projects, and Hands-On Homework: ActiveLearning for Electrical Engineering using the Analog DiscoveryDr. Gregory J. Mazzaro, The Citadel Dr. Mazzaro earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Boston University in 2004, a Master of Science from the State University of New York at Binghamton in 2006, and a Ph.D. from North Carolina State University in 2009. From 2009 to 2013, he worked as an Electronics Engineer for the United States Army Research Laboratory in Adelphi, Maryland. Dr. Mazzaro’s research focuses on studying the unintended behaviors of RF electronics

Conference Session

Software & Web-based Education

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tom J. Zajdel, University of California at Berkeley; Michel M. Maharbiz, University of California at Berkeley

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

Massive Online Circuits LabAbstractThis work describes the design and implementation of EE40LX: Electronic Interfaces, the firstlarge-scale analog circuits laboratory hosted offered by edX. EE40LX revolved aroundconstructing a robot, emphasizing hands-on circuit building over circuit analysis to keep thecourse broadly accessible. With over 80 thousand students from over 190 nations enrolled acrossone year, this course is the largest and most distributed open analog circuits laboratory of itskind. Its sheer scale necessitated careful design of the robot project and a robust rubric for peergrading. This paper presents a detailed description of the course and its instructional design. Intotal, 856 robots were built and over 2233 students earned a

Conference Session

SDR & Programming in ECE Education

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zhiping Zhang, Wright State University; Zhiqiang Wu, Wright State University; Bin Wang, Wright State University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

-director of Broadband, Mobile and Wireless Networking Laboratory at the Department of Electrical Engineering of Wright State University.Dr. Zhiqiang Wu, Wright State University Dr. Zhiqiang Wu received his BS from Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications in 1993, MS from Peking University in 1996, and PhD from Colorado State University in 2002, all in electrical engineering. He has worked at West Virginia University Institute of Technology as assistant professor from 2003 to 2005. He joined Wright State University in 2005 and currently serves as full professor. Dr. Wu is the author of national CDMA network management standard of China. He also co-authored one of the first books on multi-carrier transmission

Conference Session

Automation, Instrumentation, and Computer Simulations

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alamgir A. Choudhury, Western Michigan University; Jorge Rodriguez P.E., Western Michigan University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

marketdominance. In this paper, the design of a manually powered hydraulic bicycle using energyefficiency as a primary design objective is presented. A laboratory setup is developed to testperformance of the hydraulic system components. Experimental analysis of component behaviorof a functional prototype of the hydraulic system is performed. The analysis result is used to selectcomponents for optimum performance of the system in its desired operational conditions. Themethodology can be utilized in design of similar systems where energy efficiency is a primarydesign objective.1. IntroductionWorldwide, the vast majority of energy is produced from fossil-based fuels resulting in theincrease of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere [1]. In the area of fluid power